Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Majid Al Futtaim Properties have opened the Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel. Directly connected to the mall, the hotel marks the 14th Starwood-operated property in Dubai and the 16th Sheraton hotel in the Middle East.
“Sheraton has a long history in the Middle East, spanning over 50 years and it continues to be one of the most sought-after hotel brands in the region,” says Hoyt Harper, global brand leader for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts. “With the opening of Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel, our brand portfolio in the region is stronger than ever and globally, we are anticipating record-breaking growth with plans to open our 500th Sheraton hotel by 2015.”
The hotel comprises of 481 guestrooms⎯⎯including 94 suites⎯⎯as well as 9,000 square feet of meeting space. Dining options include Sanabel, which serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and Sodabox⎯⎯an American retro 1950s café. The contemporary styled Vantage lounge and Sanctuary Pool lounge are also available.
“The addition of Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel into the Sheraton and Starwood portfolios is a testament to the confidence owners have in Starwood and our brands,” says Bart Carnahan, senior vice president acquisitions and development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. “The Sheraton portfolio and pipeline is the strongest it has ever been and we look forward to both new-build and conversion opportunities for the brand throughout the Middle East.” 

